I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 652: The Hottest New Material
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In the grand square's central display, a middle-aged couple offered a reserved greeting to the assembled high-profile professionals. Though they had long since transitioned from humble beginnings to high society, adorned in exquisite haute couture, a natural simplicity remained etched on their features.
As Lin Yi himself was unable to attend this significant occasion, Xu Sheng had extended the invitation to his parents to represent him.
A stark contrast to the usual enthusiastic applause that echoed at such events.
The moment Lin Guodong and Xu Qingfang materialized on the screen, every single high-level professional within the vast square rose and bowed ninety degrees in perfect unison towards the couple.
Gazing down from above, the spectacle was nothing short of breathtaking.
It wasn't just the eminent professionals from various nations; even the world leaders themselves stood in unison, offering a respectful salute to the Lin couple.
This profound respect was a testament to their own remarkable achievements.
After approximately ten seconds, the assembly slowly resumed their upright positions.
It was precisely at this juncture that Xu Sheng began to address the crowd.
"I trust everyone present is well aware of the identities of these two esteemed individuals, correct? Today, Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin grace us with their presence to bear witness to this historic juncture. As the Alliance Leader of the Blue Star Professional Alliance, I, Xu Sheng, stand before you to make a momentous announcement."
"Following extensive deliberation among the high-ranking officials of numerous nations, a unanimous decision has been reached: effective immediately, and for as long as Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin remain within the Blue Star Territory, regardless of their location or the specific country they are in, they shall be accorded the highest treatment reserved exclusively for state guests!"
The resolution enacted by the Blue Star Professional Alliance was entirely anticipated by those in attendance.
Lin Yi's immense contributions to the Blue Star were evident to all, and no one harbored any reservations or objections regarding him. The value he had delivered to Blue Star far transcended any measure of military merit alone.
As Xu Sheng concluded his declaration, another wave of thunderous applause erupted throughout the square.
Concurrently, leaders from various countries rose sequentially, extended handshakes to the Lin couple, and conveyed their most sincere invitations.
This particular segment, however, was merely a prelude to the day's primary agenda.
The most critical undertaking of the day was the formal implementation of new regulatory frameworks.
Previously, the assessment of professionals' capabilities was largely confined to their established professional tiers.
When introducing themselves, professionals would typically state their nation and rank, or perhaps mention esteemed titles such as 'War God' alongside their professional designation.
Now, however, with the advent of an era where Blue Star professionals universally mastered elemental powers, the Blue Star Professional Alliance had thoughtfully devised a systematic approach to incorporate elemental power mastery alongside professional titles.
For professionals across different levels, the Blue Star nations would strategically allocate varying degrees of resources.
Upon the conclusion of the elemental mastery evaluations, the allocation of training resources for Blue Star professionals would incorporate this additional crucial metric, thus underscoring the profound importance of the ongoing elemental control power assessment.
Similar to skills, elemental power itself was categorized into ten distinct levels.
For instance, the fusion of wind and water elements yielded the ice element, which, in turn, possessed its own hierarchical divisions.
The proficiency a professional demonstrated in controlling the ice element, when unaffected by skills of a certain caliber, would dictate the recognized level of their elemental power.
To illustrate with Lin Yi's case, the black ice he commanded was impervious to any skills below level ten, thereby signifying his mastery of ice power at level ten.
Naturally, Lin Yi had not yet attained such a pinnacle of mastery.
His control over the black ice had not reached a state of absolute perfection. Although he presently possessed the capability to wield this potent force, his current advantage stemmed not from supreme elemental mastery, but from the overpowering influence of the 'Power of Law'.
In simpler terms, the degree to which one could freely command an elemental power directly correlated with the number of skill defense levels it could inherently bypass.
Following the conclusion of this event, Blue Star professionals would be subjected to rigorous assessments, and the elemental control power of every high-ranking professional would be officially documented. This meticulous record would serve as the basis for resource allocation, and subsequently, facilitate the formation of specialized teams when the need arose.
The conference extended for a considerable duration.
Throughout this period, Lin Guodong and Xu Qingfang gained a profound realization of the immense extent of their son's contributions to the advancement and prosperity of Blue Star.
While they could not fault the aspect of bringing honor to their lineage, the necessity of accompanying him had elicited some mild grumbles from the elderly couple.
Lin Guodong and Xu Qingfang fully grasped the principle of prioritizing the greater good over personal concerns, but what remained a perplexing puzzle was why Lin Yi had absconded with their prospective daughter-in-law during his recent return.
The prospect of their future lives unfolding without her presence seemed exceedingly dull.
High above the desolate Far North, aboard the colossal Shenxiao Main Ship.
A specialized team, having successfully concluded their assigned mission, disembarked from the shimmering teleportation array, marking their return to the hallowed grounds of the Shenxiao Territory.
"Hey, I’m telling you, this mission really went smoothly!" "You have to admit, Junior Jiang Ya’s strength is truly impressive. I’m beginning to wonder if our junior took the special recruitment route." An eighth-level Fu Xi Academy senior stretched, releasing the fatigue accumulated throughout the day. Following him were five young students—two male, three female—with strengths around the Seventh Transformation. Reaching this level in their early twenties, they could be considered quite powerful. "Absolutely, several times during our deep descent into Descent Abyss, we relied on Junior Jiang Ya’s telekinesis skills to turn danger into safety. Given her strength, it’s unlikely she took the special recruitment route." The special recruitment of Jiang Ya and Zhang Shan was an open secret at Shenxiao. Ever since Lin Yi started his journey, Xia has spared no effort in pouring resources into Shenxiao for Lin Yi’s sake. The already privileged top academy received resources and honors in abundance, almost unimaginable amounts. Moreover, in this world of the survival of the fittest, it is only natural for the strong to enjoy certain privileges. Granting Jiang Ya and Zhang Shan a place at Shenxiao met with no objections from the students there. In fact, the students and teachers at Shenxiao would look after Jiang Ya and Zhang Shan out of respect for Lin Yi. Compliments flowed sincerely, yet Jiang Ya found herself a bit embarrassed, modestly saying with a flushed face: It’s really thanks to all you seniors; otherwise, with my strength, getting through the Descent Abyss smoothly would be impossible. Contrary to Jiang Ya’s expectations, her days at Shenxiao were not as difficult. The courses at Shenxiao were somewhat intense, but the teachers and students were very welcoming. After familiarizing herself with the rules, Jiang Ya’s skills improved significantly and she smoothly integrated into the group. As such, she had already begun teaming up with upperclassmen to clear the Descent Abyss dungeons, earning their recognition. The mutual compliments had just started when a beam of white light descended before them, instantly capturing the attention of all six. "Greetings, Principal." Since peace returned to Blue Star, Shenxiao had shed its veil of mystery. Even Principal Wanchong Mountain had revealed the secret that his true form was a cat. Seeing Wanchong Mountain in person, the group hurriedly saluted respectfully. "No need for such formalities. I came this time for this little girl, Jiang Ya." "Let’s go. Zhang Shan is already picking. Come with me, Jiang Ya. The Elemental Spirit Crystals allocated by the Blue Star Professional Alliance have arrived. See if there’s one suitable for you and pick one." Upon hearing this, Jiang Ya’s five companions all displayed expressions of envy.